The Fifth Edition of Richard Gargiulo’s well-respected Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality offers a comprehensive, engaging, and easy-to-read introduction to special education. Grounded in research and updated to reflect the most current thinking and standards of the field, the book provides students with the skills and knowledge to become successful teachers. Gargiulo’s text encourages a deep awareness and understanding of the human side of special education. The book provides students a rare glimpse into the lives of exceptional students and their families, as well as the teachers that work with exceptional persons throughout their lives. INDICE: Part I: Foundations of Special EducationChapter 1: Special Education in Context: People, Concepts, and PerspectivesChapter 2: Policies, Practices, and ProgramsChapter 3: Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and ExceptionalityChapter 4: Parents, Families, and ExceptionalityChapter 5: Assistive Technology - Emily BouckPart II: A Study of Individuals with Special NeedsChapter 6: Individuals with Intellectual DisabilityChapter 7: Individuals with Learning DisabilitiesChapter 8: Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderChapter 9: Individuals with Emotional or Behavioral DisordersChapter 10: Individuals with Autism Spectrum DisordersChapter 11: Individuals with Speech and Language ImpairmentsChapter 12: Individuals with Hearing Impairments - Betty NelsonChapter 13: Individuals with Visual Impairments - Carol Allison, Mary Jean SanspreeChapter 14: Individuals with Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence DisabilitiesChapter 15: Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented - Julia Roberts
- ISBN: 978-1-4522-1677-5
- Editorial: SAGE Publications, Inc
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 680
- Fecha Publicación: 30/09/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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